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shootist

[ ˈʃuːtɪst ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

movie character

A shootist is a person skilled in shooting, especially in a Western movie context. They are often portrayed as quick and accurate shooters, respected for their marksmanship.

Synonyms

marksman, sharpshooter.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
shootist	This term is often used in more informal or conversational contexts, especially in American English. It may also be used in old Western settings or movies. He was known as the best shootist in the Wild West
marksman	This word is frequently used in military or law enforcement contexts to describe someone who is skilled at shooting. It is also used in competitive shooting sports. The army needs more trained marksmen for their sniping units
sharpshooter	This term is used broadly in both military and civilian contexts. It describes someone exceptionally skilled at shooting, often used in historical or Western settings. The legend of the famous sharpshooter quickly spread through the town

Word

Description / Examples

shootist

This term is often used in more informal or conversational contexts, especially in American English. It may also be used in old Western settings or movies.

He was known as the best shootist in the Wild West

marksman

This word is frequently used in military or law enforcement contexts to describe someone who is skilled at shooting. It is also used in competitive shooting sports.

The army needs more trained marksmen for their sniping units

sharpshooter

This term is used broadly in both military and civilian contexts. It describes someone exceptionally skilled at shooting, often used in historical or Western settings.

The legend of the famous sharpshooter quickly spread through the town

Examples of usage

He was known as the fastest shootist in the West.
The shootist drew his gun with lightning speed.

Translations

Translations of the word "shootist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atirador

🇮🇳 शूटर

🇩🇪 Schütze

🇮🇩 penembak

🇺🇦 стрілець

🇵🇱 strzelec

🇯🇵 射手 (しゃしゅ)

🇫🇷 tireur

🇪🇸 tirador

🇹🇷 nişancı

🇰🇷 사수

🇸🇦 رامي

🇨🇿 střelec

🇸🇰 strelec

🇨🇳 射手

🇸🇮 strelec

🇮🇸 skotmaður

🇰🇿 атқыш

🇬🇪 მშვილდოსანი

🇦🇿 atıcı

🇲🇽 tirador

Etymology

The term 'shootist' originated in Western movies to describe a skilled gunman. These characters were often central figures in cowboy films, known for their quick draw and accuracy with a gun. The concept of a shootist has since become synonymous with a skilled shooter, especially in a Western context.